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Artex Removal for Knightsbridge
Artex removal in Knightsbridge: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Need Artex removal in Knightsbridge?
Artex removal in Knightsbridge
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In flats and houses around Knightsbridge, textured ceilings often turn up during renovation, often painted over many times. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Knightsbridge (SW1X, SW3, W1K)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Knightsbridge questions
Do textured ceilings in Knightsbridge homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Knightsbridge despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Artex removal around Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is about 1 mile north of Brompton, in Greater London. For Artex jobs in Knightsbridge, tell us about parking and access. Knightsbridge is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
In older homes in Knightsbridge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Hellenic College of London should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across SW1X, SW3 and W1K. Local streets include Hans Road, Park Lane and Cadogan Lane; we cover every one. With the A315 and A4202 close by, Knightsbridge is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Tyburn (1 mile north), Mayfair (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile north), Connaught Village (1 mile north) and City of Westminster (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles east).
As a London location, Knightsbridge is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Harrods (within half a mile south-west) and London Lock Hospital (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Saint Thomas More Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Paxtons Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.7 miles south-west) and Westminster St James (1.2 miles north-east)
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Typical Artex jobs in Knightsbridge
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing flats near London Victoria station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
After we have finished in Knightsbridge
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Nearby places to Knightsbridge
Also in Knightsbridge
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Knightsbridge
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Knightsbridge
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site